Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the emotive world of modern English Pop with 'Done' by Lvly and Emmi. This song is perfect for learners to practice natural conversational English and expressions related to emotional boundaries and closure, all set to a catchy, accessible beat.
Key Vocabulary
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sort /sɔːrt/ A2 |
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surprise /səˈpraɪz/ A1 |
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passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2 |
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comatose /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/ C2 |
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afloat /əˈfloʊt/ B2 |
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covered /ˈkʌvərd/ A2 |
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patch /pætʃ/ B1 |
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scars /skɑːrz/ B2 |
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smashed /smæʃt/ B1 |
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stubborn /ˈstʌbərn/ B2 |
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figure /ˈfɪɡjər/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I don't think we got enough time
➔ Use of 'don't think' + negative belief
➔ When expressing a negative opinion about a situation, we often place the negative on the main verb 'think' rather than the subordinate clause.
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There was a part of me that knew that I was still caught by surprise
➔ Passive voice in a relative clause
➔ The phrase 'that I was still caught' uses the passive voice to describe the state of being affected by an external emotion or event.
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There's no passion in the comatose
➔ Existential 'There is/are'
➔ Using 'There is' to state the existence (or lack thereof) of a quality in a specific state/situation.
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Tried so hard to stay afloat
➔ Elliptical construction (subject omission)
➔ In casual or poetic English, the subject 'I' is often omitted at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the action.
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It's time, I'm letting you go
➔ Present Continuous for future/imminent action
➔ The phrase 'I'm letting you go' implies an action that is currently underway or decided to happen right now.
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I got so high on a low
➔ Idiomatic expression with prepositions
➔ Using 'high on' as an idiom to describe a feeling of emotional intensity or dependency, even in a 'low' or negative state.
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Was gonna patch up all the scars
➔ Informal contraction 'gonna' (going to)
➔ 'Gonna' is used instead of 'going to' in colloquial speech to express past intention ('was gonna') in a more natural, song-like way.
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No us no more
➔ Double negative for emphasis/colloquialism
➔ The repetition and structure create a colloquial, rhythmic finality to the state of the relationship ending.
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